Ken,I just measured mine and these are the details:Front Driver 855mmRear Driver 865mmFront Passenger 852mmRear Passenger 861mmHowever mine has extended springs to the rear, thread adjustable coil over koni shocks to the front 15 inch wheels and 235 x 75 x 15 tyres. hence slightly higher than standard - one of the reasons its not shopping centre car-park friendly.Cheers,Scott----- Original Message -----From: Ken GarrattSent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:29 PMSubject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt coolingGary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmar k, what are the heights of your van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch. Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy. net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
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You realise that when your better half gets a bit older and a little less agile, she will be bitching like all get up about her useless husband making it oh so bloody hard getting in and out of the front doors.
Next project for one victim Scott ..... retractable entry/exit ladder to BOTH front doors!!!!!!!!
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: spbconsulting@bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:37:15 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
----- Original Message -----From: Ken GarrattSent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:29 PMSubject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt coolingGary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmar k, what are the heights of your van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch. Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy. net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
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Spacers?
Like Allan Bond would readily agree with .......... not a problem until caught.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: gary@twentytwentyone.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:41:07 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
On 06/11/2009, at 12:29 PM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmar k, what are the heights of your van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch. Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy. net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
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That reminds me……
Soon after the Syncro went on the market, I encountered a lady who had recently bought a new Syncro. She was five foot nothing and it was a very long way up to the driver’s seat. I asked her if it was a problem and she said the she used the driver’s door on the day she picked it up, then found that the sliding side door was far easier. “Haven’t used the front door since,” she told me with a big grin
Les
From:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ]
On Behalf Of Ken Garratt
Sent: 06 November 2009 12:47
To: Syncro _T3_Australia forum
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia]
12volt cooling
Next
project for one victim Scott ..... retractable entry/exit ladder to BOTH front
doors!!!!!!! !
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyone.net
www.twentytwentyone.net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
Ok thanks Gary about the measurements thingy.
Spacers?
Like Allan Bond would readily agree with .......... not a problem until caught.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:41:07 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Hi Ken, happy to do it when i get home tonight (pedal power today), you've got a bit of a lean on yours, might be time to clean out the fridge...My van is probably as heavy as a trakka. I had 47cm from the centre of the wheel to the bottom lip of the rear wheel arch last week when we were measuring. Everyone else had 48cm.You could always use some spacers to trim it up, syncro services sell them in different thicknesses.They are obviously not legal in Germany, I wonder if there would be any issues here?G[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782On 06/11/2009, at 12:29 PM, Ken Garratt wrote:Gary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmar k, what are the heights of your van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch. Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy. net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
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BenT once suggested knocking them out of that white kitchen cutting board material .... cheap as chips ....
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: gary@twentytwentyone.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:55:03 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Ride height
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
On 06/11/2009, at 12:49 PM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Ok thanks Gary about the measurements thingy.
Spacers?
Like Allan Bond would readily agree with .......... not a problem until caught.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:41:07 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Hi Ken, happy to do it when i get home tonight (pedal power today), you've got a bit of a lean on yours, might be time to clean out the fridge...My van is probably as heavy as a trakka. I had 47cm from the centre of the wheel to the bottom lip of the rear wheel arch last week when we were measuring. Everyone else had 48cm.You could always use some spacers to trim it up, syncro services sell them in different thicknesses.They are obviously not legal in Germany, I wonder if there would be any issues here?G
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
On 06/11/2009, at 12:29 PM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmar k, what are the heights of your van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch. Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy. net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
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----- Original Message -----From: Gary CooksonSent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:46 PMSubject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Ride heightsGuys, i changed the thread subject on this.
Scott, now i have to ask, where did you get those koni coil overs? I built a Leyland Mini some 18 years ago and my father and i made a shorter subframe and ran Koni coil overs on the rear. Worked great but they were very squeaky!Gary
On 06/11/2009, at 12:37 PM, Mr Scott Pitcher wrote:
Ken,I just measured mine and these are the details:Front Driver 855mmRear Driver 865mmFront Passenger 852mmRear Passenger 861mmHowever mine has extended springs to the rear, thread adjustable coil over koni shocks to the front 15 inch wheels and 235 x 75 x 15 tyres. hence slightly higher than standard - one of the reasons its not shopping centre car-park friendly.Cheers,Scott----- Original Message -----From: Ken GarrattSent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:29 PMSubject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt coolingGary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmar k, what are the heights of your van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch. Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy. net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
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----- Original Message -----From: Ken GarrattSent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:46 PMSubject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt coolingmmmmmmmmm .... I think I would get giddy at that height ..... head above the clouds, that sort of thing!
You realise that when your better half gets a bit older and a little less agile, she will be bitching like all get up about her useless husband making it oh so bloody hard getting in and out of the front doors.
Next project for one victim Scott ..... retractable entry/exit ladder to BOTH front doors!!!!!!! !
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: spbconsulting@ bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:37:15 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Ken,I just measured mine and these are the details:Front Driver 855mmRear Driver 865mmFront Passenger 852mmRear Passenger 861mmHowever mine has extended springs to the rear, thread adjustable coil over koni shocks to the front 15 inch wheels and 235 x 75 x 15 tyres. hence slightly higher than standard - one of the reasons its not shopping centre car-park friendly.Cheers,Scott----- Original Message -----From: Ken GarrattSent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:29 PMSubject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt coolingGary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmar k, what are the heights of your van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch. Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy. net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
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We can have a chat.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: spbconsulting@bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:38:43 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
----- Original Message -----From: Ken GarrattSent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:46 PMSubject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt coolingmmmmmmmmm .... I think I would get giddy at that height ..... head above the clouds, that sort of thing!
You realise that when your better half gets a bit older and a little less agile, she will be bitching like all get up about her useless husband making it oh so bloody hard getting in and out of the front doors.
Next project for one victim Scott ..... retractable entry/exit ladder to BOTH front doors!!!!!!! !
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: spbconsulting@ bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:37:15 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Ken,I just measured mine and these are the details:Front Driver 855mmRear Driver 865mmFront Passenger 852mmRear Passenger 861mmHowever mine has extended springs to the rear, thread adjustable coil over koni shocks to the front 15 inch wheels and 235 x 75 x 15 tyres. hence slightly higher than standard - one of the reasons its not shopping centre car-park friendly.Cheers,Scott----- Original Message -----From: Ken GarrattSent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:29 PMSubject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt coolingGary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmar k, what are the heights of your van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch. Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy. net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
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----- Original Message -----From: Ken GarrattSent: Friday, November 06, 2009 1:43 PMSubject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt coolinghahahaha ...... Scott, give me your mum-in-laws phone number please ok.
We can have a chat.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: spbconsulting@ bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:38:43 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Its great but - the Mother in law cant get in it so at least I dont have to cart that load around!----- Original Message -----From: Ken GarrattSent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:46 PMSubject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt coolingmmmmmmmmm .... I think I would get giddy at that height ..... head above the clouds, that sort of thing!
You realise that when your better half gets a bit older and a little less agile, she will be bitching like all get up about her useless husband making it oh so bloody hard getting in and out of the front doors.
Next project for one victim Scott ..... retractable entry/exit ladder to BOTH front doors!!!!!!! !
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: spbconsulting@ bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:37:15 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Ken,I just measured mine and these are the details:Front Driver 855mmRear Driver 865mmFront Passenger 852mmRear Passenger 861mmHowever mine has extended springs to the rear, thread adjustable coil over koni shocks to the front 15 inch wheels and 235 x 75 x 15 tyres. hence slightly higher than standard - one of the reasons its not shopping centre car-park friendly.Cheers,Scott----- Original Message -----From: Ken GarrattSent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:29 PMSubject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt coolingGary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmar k, what are the heights of your van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch. Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy. net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
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annoy the lot of em ..... you know that Xmas festive outlaw thingy
Take the 71!
....... sweet as
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: spbconsulting@bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:49:06 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
----- Original Message -----From: Ken GarrattSent: Friday, November 06, 2009 1:43 PMSubject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt coolinghahahaha ...... Scott, give me your mum-in-laws phone number please ok.
We can have a chat.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: spbconsulting@ bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:38:43 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Its great but - the Mother in law cant get in it so at least I dont have to cart that load around!----- Original Message -----From: Ken GarrattSent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:46 PMSubject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt coolingmmmmmmmmm .... I think I would get giddy at that height ..... head above the clouds, that sort of thing!
You realise that when your better half gets a bit older and a little less agile, she will be bitching like all get up about her useless husband making it oh so bloody hard getting in and out of the front doors.
Next project for one victim Scott ..... retractable entry/exit ladder to BOTH front doors!!!!!!! !
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: spbconsulting@ bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:37:15 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Ken,I just measured mine and these are the details:Front Driver 855mmRear Driver 865mmFront Passenger 852mmRear Passenger 861mmHowever mine has extended springs to the rear, thread adjustable coil over koni shocks to the front 15 inch wheels and 235 x 75 x 15 tyres. hence slightly higher than standard - one of the reasons its not shopping centre car-park friendly.Cheers,Scott----- Original Message -----From: Ken GarrattSent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:29 PMSubject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt coolingGary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmar k, what are the heights of your van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch. Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy. net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
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Gary, hi, why not wait til next week and have a look at my beast , I put the originals back in (stretched) and I will bring with me the Seikels for you to have a look at ( and to have a spare if needed ).
Hartmut
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, 6 November 2009 12:30 PM
To: Syncro _T3_Australia forum
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Gary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching
his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmark, what are the heights of your
van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch.
Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and
would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre
pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: gary@twentytwentyone.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!
Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyone.net
www.twentytwentyone.net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: gary@twentytwentyone.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy.net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
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When you order your spacers, please make sure you get the Vat OFF the advertised price. German VAT is currently 19 %.
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gary Cookson
Sent: Friday, 6 November 2009 12:55 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Ride height
Spacers here
Click on raised suspension
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
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Tel 3 9429 1868
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On 06/11/2009, at 12:49 PM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Ok thanks Gary about the measurements thingy.
Spacers?
Like Allan Bond would readily agree with .......... not a problem until caught.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: gary@twentytwentyone.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:41:07 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Hi Ken, happy to do it when i get home tonight (pedal power today), you've got a bit of a lean on yours, might be time to clean out the fridge...
My van is probably as heavy as a trakka. I had 47cm from the centre of the wheel to the bottom lip of the rear wheel arch last week when we were measuring. Everyone else had 48cm.
You could always use some spacers to trim it up, syncro services sell them in different thicknesses.
They are obviously not legal in Germany, I wonder if there would be any issues here?
G
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Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyone.net
www.twentytwentyone.net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
On 06/11/2009, at 12:29 PM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmark, what are the heights of your van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch. Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: gary@twentytwentyone.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!
Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyone.net
www.twentytwentyone.net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: gary@twentytwentyone.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy.net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
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Scott give me her phone # I will load her up—need some weight on the tray—and deliver her to your place (Thursday ok?) hartmut
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott
Pitcher
Sent: Friday, 6 November 2009 1:49 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Thankfully she is up near Hartmut in Port Macquarie - but we are planning to visit her for Christmas in the syncro so I might need to bring the tandem trailer.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 1:43 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
hahahaha ...... Scott, give me your mum-in-laws phone number please ok.
We can have a chat.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: spbconsulting@bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:38:43 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Its great but - the Mother in law cant get in it so at least I dont have to cart that load around!
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:46 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
mmmmmmmmm .... I think I would get giddy at that height ..... head above the clouds, that sort of thing!
You realise that when your better half gets a bit older and a little less agile, she will be bitching like all get up about her useless husband making it oh so bloody hard getting in and out of the front doors.
Next project for one victim Scott ..... retractable entry/exit ladder to BOTH front doors!!!!!!!!
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: spbconsulting@bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:37:15 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Ken,
I just measured mine and these are the details:
Front Driver 855mm
Rear Driver 865mm
Front Passenger 852mm
Rear Passenger 861mm
However mine has extended springs to the rear, thread adjustable coil over koni shocks to the front 15 inch wheels and 235 x 75 x 15 tyres. hence slightly higher than standard - one of the reasons its not shopping centre car-park friendly.
Cheers,
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:29 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Gary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmark, what are the heights of your van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch. Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: gary@twentytwentyone.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!
Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyone.net
www.twentytwentyone.net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: gary@twentytwentyone.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy.net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
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I like it.
Scott can bring her to my place on the weekend. Scott can check out my engine plate, I can have a cuppa with mom ... discuss what's topical ... that sort of thing.
Good one Hartmut, I can see Scott loving this......
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: hartis@live.com.au
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:54:50 +1100
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Scott give me her phone # I will load her up—need some weight on the tray—and deliver her to your place (Thursday ok?) hartmut
From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: Friday, 6 November 2009 1:49 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Thankfully she is up near Hartmut in Port Macquarie - but we are planning to visit her for Christmas in the syncro so I might need to bring the tandem trailer.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 1:43 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
hahahaha ...... Scott, give me your mum-in-laws phone number please ok.
We can have a chat.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: spbconsulting@ bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:38:43 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Its great but - the Mother in law cant get in it so at least I dont have to cart that load around!
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:46 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
mmmmmmmmm .... I think I would get giddy at that height ..... head above the clouds, that sort of thing!
You realise that when your better half gets a bit older and a little less agile, she will be bitching like all get up about her useless husband making it oh so bloody hard getting in and out of the front doors.
Next project for one victim Scott ..... retractable entry/exit ladder to BOTH front doors!!!!!!! !
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: spbconsulting@ bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:37:15 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Ken,
I just measured mine and these are the details:
Front Driver 855mm
Rear Driver 865mm
Front Passenger 852mm
Rear Passenger 861mm
However mine has extended springs to the rear, thread adjustable coil over koni shocks to the front 15 inch wheels and 235 x 75 x 15 tyres. hence slightly higher than standard - one of the reasons its not shopping centre car-park friendly.
Cheers,
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:29 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Gary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmar k, what are the heights of your van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch. Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!
Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.
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www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy. net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
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----- Original Message -----From: Hartmut KiehnSent: Friday, November 06, 2009 6:54 PMSubject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Scott give me her phone # I will load her upneed some weight on the trayand deliver her to your place (Thursday ok?) hartmut
From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: Friday, 6 November 2009 1:49 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Thankfully she is up near Hartmut in Port Macquarie - but we are planning to visit her for Christmas in the syncro so I might need to bring the tandem trailer.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 1:43 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
hahahaha ...... Scott, give me your mum-in-laws phone number please ok.
We can have a chat.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: spbconsulting@ bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:38:43 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Its great but - the Mother in law cant get in it so at least I dont have to cart that load around!
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:46 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
mmmmmmmmm .... I think I would get giddy at that height ..... head above the clouds, that sort of thing!
You realise that when your better half gets a bit older and a little less agile, she will be bitching like all get up about her useless husband making it oh so bloody hard getting in and out of the front doors.
Next project for one victim Scott ..... retractable entry/exit ladder to BOTH front doors!!!!!!! !
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: spbconsulting@ bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:37:15 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Ken,
I just measured mine and these are the details:
Front Driver 855mm
Rear Driver 865mm
Front Passenger 852mm
Rear Passenger 861mm
However mine has extended springs to the rear, thread adjustable coil over koni shocks to the front 15 inch wheels and 235 x 75 x 15 tyres. hence slightly higher than standard - one of the reasons its not shopping centre car-park friendly.
Cheers,
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:29 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Gary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmar k, what are the heights of your van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch. Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!
Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy. net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
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Why not spend a night or two at our river frontage (ask Mark for coordinates) it will be beautiful at x-mas time . it’s just 2mins off the goat track, turn right into Hastings River Dr. Turn left into Oakes Cres.
1.07 km and you are there. Spend a night at D. Beach fortn. Ago was great.
Ciao Hartmut
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott
Pitcher
Sent: Friday, 6 November 2009 7:24 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
She is all yours Hartmut - I wouldn't want to damage that beautiful tristar of yours. Port Macquarie is a great distance - just far enough for her to visit maybe once every three years.
Hey we are driving up there for Christmas (well only for a couple of days) then off to Delicate Nobby (Place near Crescent Head for those with crude minds) for a week with my brother and bother in law (an SAS captain) who are all VW nuts and both will have kombis (a T1 & a T4 TDi).
Great to be in good company.
Cheers,
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: Hartmut Kiehn
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 6:54 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Scott give me her phone # I will load her up—need some weight on the tray—and deliver her to your place (Thursday ok?) hartmut
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: Friday, 6 November 2009 1:49 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Thankfully she is up near Hartmut in Port Macquarie - but we are planning to visit her for Christmas in the syncro so I might need to bring the tandem trailer.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 1:43 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
hahahaha ...... Scott, give me your mum-in-laws phone number please ok.
We can have a chat.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: spbconsulting@bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:38:43 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Its great but - the Mother in law cant get in it so at least I dont have to cart that load around!
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:46 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
mmmmmmmmm .... I think I would get giddy at that height ..... head above the clouds, that sort of thing!
You realise that when your better half gets a bit older and a little less agile, she will be bitching like all get up about her useless husband making it oh so bloody hard getting in and out of the front doors.
Next project for one victim Scott ..... retractable entry/exit ladder to BOTH front doors!!!!!!!!
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: spbconsulting@bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:37:15 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Ken,
I just measured mine and these are the details:
Front Driver 855mm
Rear Driver 865mm
Front Passenger 852mm
Rear Passenger 861mm
However mine has extended springs to the rear, thread adjustable coil over koni shocks to the front 15 inch wheels and 235 x 75 x 15 tyres. hence slightly higher than standard - one of the reasons its not shopping centre car-park friendly.
Cheers,
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:29 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Gary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmark, what are the heights of your van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch. Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: gary@twentytwentyone.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!
Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyone.net
www.twentytwentyone.net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: gary@twentytwentyone.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy.net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
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----- Original Message -----From: Hartmut KiehnSent: Friday, November 06, 2009 8:17 PMSubject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Why not spend a night or two at our river frontage (ask Mark for coordinates) it will be beautiful at x-mas time . its just 2mins off the goat track, turn right into Hastings River Dr. Turn left into Oakes Cres.
1.07 km and you are there. Spend a night at D. Beach fortn. Ago was great.
Ciao Hartmut
From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: Friday, 6 November 2009 7:24 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
She is all yours Hartmut - I wouldn't want to damage that beautiful tristar of yours. Port Macquarie is a great distance - just far enough for her to visit maybe once every three years.
Hey we are driving up there for Christmas (well only for a couple of days) then off to Delicate Nobby (Place near Crescent Head for those with crude minds) for a week with my brother and bother in law (an SAS captain) who are all VW nuts and both will have kombis (a T1 & a T4 TDi).
Great to be in good company.
Cheers,
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: Hartmut Kiehn
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 6:54 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Scott give me her phone # I will load her upneed some weight on the trayand deliver her to your place (Thursday ok?) hartmut
From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: Friday, 6 November 2009 1:49 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Thankfully she is up near Hartmut in Port Macquarie - but we are planning to visit her for Christmas in the syncro so I might need to bring the tandem trailer.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 1:43 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
hahahaha ...... Scott, give me your mum-in-laws phone number please ok.
We can have a chat.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: spbconsulting@ bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:38:43 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Its great but - the Mother in law cant get in it so at least I dont have to cart that load around!
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:46 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
mmmmmmmmm .... I think I would get giddy at that height ..... head above the clouds, that sort of thing!
You realise that when your better half gets a bit older and a little less agile, she will be bitching like all get up about her useless husband making it oh so bloody hard getting in and out of the front doors.
Next project for one victim Scott ..... retractable entry/exit ladder to BOTH front doors!!!!!!! !
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: spbconsulting@ bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:37:15 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Ken,
I just measured mine and these are the details:
Front Driver 855mm
Rear Driver 865mm
Front Passenger 852mm
Rear Passenger 861mm
However mine has extended springs to the rear, thread adjustable coil over koni shocks to the front 15 inch wheels and 235 x 75 x 15 tyres. hence slightly higher than standard - one of the reasons its not shopping centre car-park friendly.
Cheers,
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:29 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Gary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmar k, what are the heights of your van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch. Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!
Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy. net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
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Just google 107 Oakes cresc. It’s the one on the right of boat ramp , just a shed. It looks quite different now, much greener, etc, bathroom etc
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott
Pitcher
Sent: Friday, 6 November 2009 8:34 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
I might need to take you up on that Hart. See how the others will cope with the transfer of location. I might be able to get away with just me, the boss and the kids.
----- Original Message -----
From: Hartmut Kiehn
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 8:17 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Why not spend a night or two at our river frontage (ask Mark for coordinates) it will be beautiful at x-mas time . it’s just 2mins off the goat track, turn right into Hastings River Dr. Turn left into Oakes Cres.
1.07 km and you are there. Spend a night at D. Beach fortn. Ago was great.
Ciao Hartmut
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: Friday, 6 November 2009 7:24 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
She is all yours Hartmut - I wouldn't want to damage that beautiful tristar of yours. Port Macquarie is a great distance - just far enough for her to visit maybe once every three years.
Hey we are driving up there for Christmas (well only for a couple of days) then off to Delicate Nobby (Place near Crescent Head for those with crude minds) for a week with my brother and bother in law (an SAS captain) who are all VW nuts and both will have kombis (a T1 & a T4 TDi).
Great to be in good company.
Cheers,
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: Hartmut Kiehn
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 6:54 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Scott give me her phone # I will load her up—need some weight on the tray—and deliver her to your place (Thursday ok?) hartmut
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: Friday, 6 November 2009 1:49 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Thankfully she is up near Hartmut in Port Macquarie - but we are planning to visit her for Christmas in the syncro so I might need to bring the tandem trailer.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 1:43 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
hahahaha ...... Scott, give me your mum-in-laws phone number please ok.
We can have a chat.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: spbconsulting@bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:38:43 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Its great but - the Mother in law cant get in it so at least I dont have to cart that load around!
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:46 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
mmmmmmmmm .... I think I would get giddy at that height ..... head above the clouds, that sort of thing!
You realise that when your better half gets a bit older and a little less agile, she will be bitching like all get up about her useless husband making it oh so bloody hard getting in and out of the front doors.
Next project for one victim Scott ..... retractable entry/exit ladder to BOTH front doors!!!!!!!!
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: spbconsulting@bigpond.com
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:37:15 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Ken,
I just measured mine and these are the details:
Front Driver 855mm
Rear Driver 865mm
Front Passenger 852mm
Rear Passenger 861mm
However mine has extended springs to the rear, thread adjustable coil over koni shocks to the front 15 inch wheels and 235 x 75 x 15 tyres. hence slightly higher than standard - one of the reasons its not shopping centre car-park friendly.
Cheers,
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 12:29 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Gary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmark, what are the heights of your van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch. Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: gary@twentytwentyone.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!
Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyone.net
www.twentytwentyone.net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: gary@twentytwentyone.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy.net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
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28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyone.net
www.twentytwentyone.net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
Gary, hi, why not wait til next week and have a look at my beast , I put the originals back in (stretched) and I will bring with me the Seikels for you to have a look at ( and to have a spare if needed ).
Hartmut
From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Ken Garratt
Sent: Friday, 6 November 2009 12:30 PM
To: Syncro _T3_Australia forum
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Gary,
Interesting. I remember Hartmut saying about Muller & Muller stretching his springs.
Tell me please just for comparison/benchmar k, what are the heights of your van at each wheel arch ... measure off the floor to the wheel arch. Obvious variables would be my 15" wheels, it's a Trakka so heavy and would drop some more when fully loaded for a trip plus present tyre pressures. Forget about all that.
For mine as it stands now:
Front passenger 770mm; Front driver 760mm
Rear passenger 790mm; Rear driver 780mm
I suspect mine is low.
Thanks. Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:02:50 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
Not sure Ken, wouldn't surprise me with GW, their prices are a bit out of this world at the best of times. I also got costs on springs from syncro.org and he was bemoaning the postal costs. $460 for a set of springs and shocks!
Either way, not sure what to do now. I think i will have to try and find a more local solution like stretching. It is only the fronts that are a bit soft, the rears are fine. At least i can get the OME shocks here even if i have to wait.
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782
On 06/11/2009, at 11:51 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Gary,
I thought it was GoWesty shipping charges was the issue ... not USPS.
They seem to just about double the USPS cost, I think they milk us overseas customers dry with euphemistically called "handling charges". I had a go at them once, suspect it fell on deaf ears though.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:35:31 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 12volt cooling
If anyone is interested I have gone nuts and bought a 12v swamp cooler/
air con from the US
Specifically this one (Mk4):
http://www.swampy. net/mk3.html
It should arrive just in time for the DOVW with a bit of luck so if
anyone wants to try it out they will be most welcome.
Not cheap but if it keeps the kids cool on long journeys it will be
money well spent.
The US postal service has dramatically increased their prices
apparently so buying stuff from Gowesty etc is now really expensive.
$350 just in shipping for a set of 4 springs.
Cheers
Gary
Head to the Daily Blob on Windows Live For more of what happens online
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